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Reeves faces battle with Khan over Heathrow expansion

Rachel Reeves's plans to expand Heathrow have sparked cabinet rifts as she claims economic growth is more important than other concerns.
Reeves criticized the previous government for prioritizing objections over economic growth, stating that the answer can't always be 'no.'
The Hillingdon Labour Group has declared its strong opposition to a third runway at Heathrow, stating they are '100% against' it.
Critics argue that approving airport expansions would contradict the government's claim of being a climate leader.

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Ed Miliband: I won't quit over Heathrow expansion

The net zero secretary is a longstanding opponent of a third runway, which the government is now expected to back.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Spectator UK

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Ed Miliband's Heathrow turnround

Growth, growth, growth is back on Rachel Reeves’ agenda – having been conspicuously absent in her first Budget last October. Still, no matter, the Chancellor now insists she is storming ahead with pro-business plans. Speaking at Davos – where else? – Reeves heavily hinted this morning that she will next week back a third runway

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Guido Fawkes

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Khan: No Cash Set Aside for Legal Challenge to Heathrow Expansion

In an exchange at the London Assembly with Green AM Zack Polanski this morning Sadiq Khan provided some more detail on his promised “legal challenge” against the government’s rumoured London airport expansion plans: “There is no money set aside in the budget based on speculation I’ve seen speculation, in the media about a speech the chancellor may give in a few weeks time.[…] Read the rest

3 months ago

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Daily Mirror

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Major airport's £14bn expansion slammed in brutal five-word statement

Heathrow Airport could get the political green light from Chancellor Rachel Reeves later this month for its mega upgrade - but campaigners are furious.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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